{
  "id": 11472613,
  "title": "Chargers could trade beloved 115-sack edge rusher if one thing happens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/chargers-could-trade-beloved-115-sack-edge-rusher-if-one-thing-happens",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T15:39:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chargers-could-trade-beloved-115-153951694.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Chargers are experiencing a difficult start to their 2026 NFL season, currently sitting at a 0-3 record. With their schedule set to become more challenging, ESPN analyst Dan Graziano suggests that the team could consider trading their star edge rusher, Khalil Mack, if they continue to struggle. Mack has recorded 115 sacks throughout his NFL career this season. The Chargers may trade Mack if they find themselves out of contention by the NFL trade deadline in early November, as the team could be looking to acquire draft capital and young players. While Mack has a one-year contract, a 2027 mid-round pick could suffice for an acquiring team. Potential destination teams include the Chicago Bears and Las Vegas Raiders, though the Chargers may avoid trading him to an AFC West divisional rival.",
  "summary": "This beloved Chargers veteran edge rusher might be dealt this Fall.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}